A home warranty does not take the place of property insurance. Instead a home warranty is more like a service contract in which the home warranty covers repairs or replaces specified home components. Home warranties usually cost between $350 to $500 a year or more. They typically cover appliances, plumbing, heating and electrical system components, […] Step 1: Pre-qualified or pre-approval letter is a must. In today’s real estate market, it is crucial that before you go house shopping that you know how much house you can afford. I have seen clients fall in love with a house only to be told they can’t get a mortgage for the price of […] So you have found your forever home. Your agent has submitted your offer, and the sellers have accepted. Now what?? The contract you have includes an agreed upon Due Diligence date. During this time you should get all your inspections done (home, septic, pest, survey, etc.). All of these are important to help you determine the actual […] Are Home Inspections Necessary? Buyers may choose to have a home inspection done within the Due Diligence period. While inspections are an option, they will supply the buyer with important information about the condition of the home. Home inspectors can only inspect what is visible to the eye such as the roof, siding, windows, appliances, etc. […] Do’s and Don’t for First Time Home Buyers Here are some of the “Do’s” of buying a house from our expert DDR Realtors. Do know your credit score. This and your income determine your loan terms, the better the credit the better the terms. Do get preapproved for a loan. This sets the price point […] Are you ready to advance your Real Estate career? Consider DDR Realty “After working for a large Real Estate company when I first received my Real Estate license, I soon realized that I did all the hard work, but the company received over half of the commission check. I decided I needed to make a change […] Being a Real Estate Agent in North Carolina is a rewarding and challenging career. After completing the 75-hour pre-licensure course and passing the North Carolina Real Estate exam you will be ready to join a brokerage firm and begin working with potential buyers and sellers. The reward for your hard work is: The ability to […] If you are considering a career in real estate in North Carolina be prepared for a challenging but rewarding pursuit. The process for obtaining a license: First, successfully complete North Carolina’s 75-hour Broker Prelicensing Course. Then submits a license application with application fee and required documentation to North Carolina Real Estate Commision. The commission will […] With so much information at our fingertips in this digital world, you may be thinking that hiring a realtor is unnecessary. That doing some research will allow you to gain enough information to buy or sell your home yourself. Unfortunately, this could end up costing you a lot of money and stress that could have been […] Showing your home, whether in private appointments or open houses, is an important step to selling your home. Before any potential buyers look at your home you need to get it ready. Declutter: Think less is more. Pack up those knickknacks, remove excess furniture and clear off those counters. This can make your house look […]
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